Senior Program Officer, Governance and Leadership

Lopterra Services Limited - Our client is a dynamic non-profit organization committed to advancing gender equity and eliminating sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Through research, advocacy, policy reform, and survivor-centred interventions, they lead groundbreaking initiatives to drive action towards having a gender equitable society devoid of all forms of sexual and gender-based violence. They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Program Officer, Governance and Leadership

Location: Guzape, Abuja (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

Lead the refinement of the design and the execution of the Leadership for Equity, Advocacy & Development (LEAD) Fellowship across the 10 selected institutions. Oversee the review and expansion of the Campus Champion Manual, including modules for the virtual learning lab; oversee the knowledge delivery platform and identify subject matter experts. Manage the virtual learning lab, learning circles, capstone sessions, and fellowship cohort experience. Design and coordinate the Policy Lab, intra-campus competitions, regional semifinals, and national finale in Abuja. Identify sector- and theme-aligned partners and support technical placements for finalist teams in governance and civic organizations. Convene advisory meetings, inception sessions, and multi-stakeholder dialogues. Broker partnerships with civic organizations, governance institutions, feminist networks, and policy actors. Ensure the documentation, knowledge management systems, and dashboard tracking of outcomes.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in any of the following fields (or closely related disciplines): Gender Studies, Public Policy / Public Administration, Governance or Development Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, or Political Science, Law, Social Work, Human Rights, or Peace & Conflict Studies, or any related field. 3–6 years of progressive experience in governance, civic engagement, youth leadership development, gender justice, policy advocacy, or related sectors. Demonstrated leadership in designing or managing programs, fellowships, or multi-institutional initiatives. Strong grounding in feminist principles, power analysis, and systems thinking. Proven ability to engage government actors, regulatory agencies, and institutional leadership. Exceptional partnership-building, coalition management, and multi-stakeholder convening skills. Strong writing, conceptualization, and communication abilities. Experience working with young people, student movements, or leadership pipelines is an added advantage. Ability to ideate innovative frameworks, develop models, and translate concepts into actionable strategies. Availability to travel. Salary N400,000 - N450,000 per month.